Sarthak’s 17th Foundation Day & Regional Abilympics 2025

The World Trade Center Mumbai buzzed with inspiration, validate effort, and ambition as Sarthak Educational Trust, in collaboration with the National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI), hosted the 17th Foundation Day & Regional Abilympics 2025.

The event started with vibrancy and grace with the soulful Ganesh Vandana followed by the national anthem and lamp-lighting ceremony. Over 150+ participants, including students, parents, dignitaries, and well-wishers gathered to commemorate ability, empowerment, and inclusion.

Dignitaries Present:

· Dr Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, WTC Mumbai

· Siddhartha Rastogi, MD & CEO, Ambit Capital

· Dr Jitender Aggarwal, Founder & CEO, Sarthak Educational Trust

· Nitin Patil (IAS), Commissioner, Skill Development Dept., Govt. of Maharashtra

· Raj Kapur, Advisory Board Member, Sarthak Educational Trust

Highlight of the Event:
Dr Jitender Aggarwal made an emotional and memorable announcement - “Sarthak will celebrate its Annual Day every year at World Trade Center Mumbai- a space that believes in inclusion as much as we do!”

Dr Vijay Kalantri, in his warm and inspiring address, commended Sarthak’s impact and vision:

“You have reached 5.3 billion and are targeting 1 billion- that is visionary. The differently abled have immense capability, often seeing beyond what we perceive. WTC Mumbai stands committed to supporting such noble causes now and in the future.”

Through heartfelt anecdotes and a call to action, Dr Kalantri reminded the audience of the incredible potential within the differently abled community, sharing personal experiences of inclusion, resilience, and the magic of support.

With Finland 2027 in sight, the Regional Abilympics serve as a launchpad for skilled youth with disabilities to shine on the global stage. The celebration continues 5th July, with competitions, sessions, and powerful stories that challenge stereotypes and champion ability.

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